Wall Street Gears Up for Data-Heavy, Holiday-Shortened Week
Wall Street anticipates a crucial week for economic insights, despite Monday’s closure for Presidents’ Day. Investors will analyze a series of key data releases to gauge economic health and potential Federal Reserve policy shifts. Here are key data points:
- FOMC Minutes: Release of January’s meeting minutes will provide clues on future interest rate decisions.
- GDP: Preliminary Q4 GDP figures will offer insight into economic growth.
- PCE Index: The Fed’s preferred inflation measure will be closely monitored.
- Earnings: Walmart, Alibaba, and Palo Alto Networks will report Q4 results.
